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The origin of the name of Ao Tou Ji Ruins site

The site of Ao Tou Ji Ruins was named because of the specific geographical environment. On the north side of the former Yuan Dynasty Canal, Jinqiao entered Wei. In the Ming Dynasty, the south branch of the canal was dug, passed through the park, entered Wei from Toumen, and there was Weihe River in the west. In this way, a piece of land surrounded by water was formed to the west of Ao Tou Ji Ruins site, which was called "Zhongzhou". Ao Tou Ji Ruins site is located in a conspicuous place in Zhongzhou. During the reign of Zheng De in the Ming Dynasty, the rockfill dam was shaped like a horn. Linqingmen, Huitong Gate No.2, South Gate of Ming Canal, Newly-opened Gate No.2, such as Aojiao, followed by Guangji Bridge in Yuan Dynasty. It is well known that Malone was named "Ao Tou Ji Ruins Site". In the whole building, the east building is called Guanyin Pavilion, the west hall is called Lv Zu Memorial Hall, and the north hall is called Gan Tang Temple. There is a wooden bridge outside the door with the words "Ao Tou Ji Ruins Site" written by a calligrapher in the Ming Dynasty.